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A Senior Sterile services technician is a healthcare professional who is responsible for cleaning, decontaminating and sterilising medical equipment.

You will be a vital member of the team, working to support our Central Sterile Services Department Manager, Tina, in the provision of a safe and effective decontamination and sterile supplies service to all departments within the hospital.

This will include ensuring that every medical device is prepared fit for the purpose prior to patient use and undertaking tasks involved with the decontamination process i.e. cleaning, checking, packing, assembling, sterilising and distribution of medical devices.

This role will be working 37.5 hours a week- With shifts being 7.30am - 3.30pm and 10:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday and 2 in 4 Saturday shifts, working one on and one off.

The role requires applicants to have Hepatitis B and TB vaccinations and provide a cover letter explaining why would you be an ideal fit for this role emailed to [email protected] and [email protected]

To hear more about our Barlborogh hospital please watch the video below:

As a Senior Sterile services technician you will support the Manager of TSSU Department in the provision of a safe and effective decontamination and sterile supplies service to all departments within the hospital. To ensure that every medical device is prepared fit for the purpose prior to patient use.

You will undertake tasks involved with the decontamination process i.e. cleaning, checking, packing, assembling, sterilising and distribution of medical devices. To keep areas clean and tidy: maintain a safe and pleasant environment and assist with the smooth running of the Sterile Service Department.

Participate in all duties in accordance with departmental work schedules i.e. cleaning, checking, assembling, packing, sterilisation and distribution.
To report all defects identified in theatre trays and instruments to the TSSU manager.
To ensure that all relevant daily validation testing is undertaken and recorded on the appropriate documentation in compliance with local policies and procedures, or delegate this to an appropriately trained member of the team.
To be responsible for identifying and checking all returned instruments and equipment as specified on the tray specification sheet
To undertake quality checks for cleanliness and completeness of equipment before distribution
Prepare and record appropriate documentation e.g. labelling and recording for traceability.
To supervise, organise and allocate work to staff.
Train any new staff in each area of the department.
To ensure that PPE is always used as appropriate in line with policy
To ensure that universal precautions are maintained and processes follow infection control guidance.
To maintain security of the decontamination equipment and chemicals in accordance with departments policy.
To liaise with other departments to ensure their requirements are met
To accept and ensure all loan equipment is received onto the tracking system, processed ready for surgery.
To evaluate all non-conformities raised and report findings to the TSSU manager.
Review instrument needs and be involved in business motivation for instruments and equipment
To ensure all equipment and instrumentation are maintained and in good working order.
To monitor stocks of raw materials and order what is needed as and when required ensuring to record this.
Identify surgical instruments that require repair and send them to the relevant company.

Job Description

Practice Plus Group Hospital Barlborough

Facilities and Hospitality

£29951.88

Permanent

Not Specified

Rewards & Benefits

Flexible working

Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme

Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility

Award winning ED&I programme

Training & Development

Tailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.

Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.

Great development and career progression opportunities.

To be honest, this is the best place I have ever worked and I would like to stay with Practice Plus Group as long as possible. Practice Plus Group have been brilliant at understanding that I am going to be looking after my granddaughter, so it gives me a great work life balance.